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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of Colum Shields

Shields (Newry, late of Cleary Crescent) Colum who passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on the 10th July 2023. Devoted father of Shane, Siobhan, Colin, Stephen and the late baby Mary. His remains will repose at his daughter, Siobhan’s residence, 2 Carrick Vista, High Street, Bessbrook on Monday and Tuesday from 5pm until […]

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Advertising Business Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

McEvoys Offering a Uniform Club to Help With Uniform Costs

Get yourself prepared for the kids going back to school in September!  McEvoys are offering a deposit scheme for school uniforms to take the pressure off sending your kids back to school , this will allow you to get in early and get your uniform put away with a deposit of your choice and pay […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Obituaries

The Death Has Occurred of John McArdle

Mc Ardle, John – R.I.P. 12 Glen Hill Park, Newry. 9th July 2023, peacefully at home. Beloved husband of Patricia, loving father of Cathal and Ciaran, predeceased by his siblings Myretta, Jean and Jim. John’s remains are reposing at his late residence until removal on Wednesday morning (12th July) at 11.40am, arriving for Requiem Mass […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Three Arrested After Newry Drug Bust

Police in Newry have arrested three people following a search of a property in the Forkhill Road area of Newry on Saturday evening. A large quantity of suspected herbal cannabis and a sum of cash were seized during the proactive policing operation. Two men aged 33 and 27 and a woman aged 57 were arrested […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Finn Offers Condolences Following Sudden Death

SDLP councillor Doire Finn has offered her condolences following a reported sudden death in Newry.  Police are at the scene in the Catherine Street area.  Councillor Finn said:  “My thoughts are with the family and friends of the person who sadly passed away in the Upper Catherine Street area of Newry. It is always difficult […]

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ABC Council Armagh Business Community Constituency Council Government Newry and Armagh

Council Celebrates Next Generation of Young Entrepreneurs

A celebration event was held last week to shine a light on the fantastic results achieved by over 40 young entrepreneurs from the borough of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon during the successful Enterprise Pathway Programme. Developed by the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Labour Market Partnership (ABC LMP) in collaboration with Armagh City, Banbridge and […]

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Community Health

Celebrating International Homebirth Day

On International Homebirth Day (Tuesday 6 June), the Southern Health and Social Care Trust highlighted the work of its dedicated ‘Birth at Home’ service. The service is delivered by midwives who specialise in caring for women who choose to give birth at home. Over 100 people including mums, babies, families, midwives and obstetric colleagues came […]

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ABC Council Armagh Community Constituency Council Government International Newry and Armagh Politics

ABC Council Hosts Dutch Business Delegation on Educational Visit to NI

Members of the A37 Business Association from the northern Netherlands forged new connections and debated key industry issues when they met local business leaders and senior council officials at a special reception hosted by ABC Council in The Palace, Armagh on Thursday 15 June. The A37 Business Association is a unique network of leaders representing […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

Council Must Properly Equip Belleeks Play Park For Summer – Magennis

Sinn Féin Councillor Oonagh Magennis has said that the council must ensure locals have a properly equipped play park for the summer months. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “Coming into the summer months, it’s vital that local children have a proper space to play safely with their friends. “The recent removal of over half of […]

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Community Constituency Dáil Éireann Government Infrastructure Louth South Down Warrenpoint

Additional €2m Secured to Complete Tender Process for Narrow Water Bridge – O’Dowd

Louth Fine Gael TD, Fergus O’Dowd, has welcomed news this morning that an additional €2million has been secured to complete the tender process for the long awaited Narrow Water Bridge. The Louth TD, who also serves as Chairman of the Oireachtas Committee on the implementation of the Good Friday Agreement, said “It was confirmed to […]

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Community Constituency Legacy Newry Newry and Armagh Politics

Internment Boards Erected In Newry

Statement by IRPWA Internment has been a tool used by the British occupier to imprison Irish Republicans for as long as British Rule has been opposed. Internment is just another name for administrative detention, a tactic used by Imperialist regimes across the world. In recent years the tactic most used has been internment by remand, […]

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Community Constituency Dáil Éireann Education Government Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

Murphy Welcomes €56m Irish Government Investment In Magee and Shared Island Projects

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has hailed confirmation the Irish government will fund a new €45m student and teaching building at the Magee campus of Ulster University in Derry.  The announcement on Magee was part of €56m committed by the Irish government from its Shared Island fund to a number of all-island projects. These include plans to […]